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Spiritual Resources

Spirituality is recognized as a factor that contributes to health in many persons. The concept of spirituality is found in all cultures and societies. It is expressed in an individual's search for ultimate meaning through participation in religion and/or belief in God, family, naturalism, rationalism, humanism and the arts. All these factors can influence how patients and health care professionals perceive health and illness and how they interact with one another.
(The Association of American Medical Colleges Medical School Objectives Report III, 1999)

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Upstate Wellness Resource Line

Confidential line answered 24/7 by triage nurse who will refer you to the most appropriate resource.

Visit https://www.upstate.edu/wellness/intra/


Hospice of CNY Grief Center

Expert resource at the end-of-life; provides comprehensive comfort care to patients and families through unique interdisciplinary services, bereavement counseling, education, and collaboration.

Call 315-634-1100 https://www.hospicecny.org/contact-grief-center


Hope for Bereaved

Helps grieving children, teens and adults by providing support groups, workshops and at no charge

315-475-HOPE (4673) https://hopeforbereaved.com/


Bereavement Support for Adults and Children

Seminars and support groups are led by people who understand what individuals are going through and want to help. Access to valuable resources to help in recovery from personal loss and rebuilding personal life.

Call 800-395-5755 http://www.griefshare.org/


MSSNY Peer Support (P2)

Medical Society of the State of NY provides limited, confidential peer support from a trained peer supporter in NY (Support, empathy and perspective)

844-P2P-PEER (844-727-7337) P2p@mssny.org


Spiritual Care

Chaplains, services, educational programs, Reiki (For staff or patients)

315-464-4687 https://www.upstate.edu/spiritualcare


Schwartz Rounds

A safe group discussion of a topic related to the emotional response of health care workers to challenging patients and situations. Several times per year, request invitation from Brigid Dunn, Spiritual Care, Schwartz Rounds coordinator

Email DunnBrig@upstate.edu


Pathway to Wellness

Wellness, health and self-care; Offers weekly and monthly activities and events that promote wellness; Smoking cessation support (including supplies); Open to all with an Upstate ID

PodolakC@upstate.edu


Pet-A-Pooch (Animal Support)

Request a staff event visit or become a pet therapy volunteer

315-492-5548 casvperv@upstate.edu https://www.upstate.edu/wellness/#sts=Pet%20A%20Pooch%20(Animal%20Support) ,


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